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Academics

Entrance Exam

  • St. AgnesISEE (School code 443420; up to 2 scores; first attempt before Dec 1 (ERB rule))
  • St. Catherine'sNone (No admission test. Inquiry → adults-only tour → director meeting → application ($150) + records + lesson samples → student classroom visit. 9th graders enter the Adolescent Community (gr 7-9); High School entry is gr 10-12.)
  • Incarnate WordISEE (School code 570451; up to two scores. Application opens Aug 17, 2026.)

AP Courses

  • St. Agnes25
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • Incarnate Word18 (Academics page says 18, FAQ says 19; AP Honor Roll Platinum; >75% of AP testers score 3-5)

Recommendations

  • St. AgnesEnglish + Math teachers (due Jan 14, 2027)
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • Incarnate WordMath + English teachers (HAIS forms); transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th

Academic Model

  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sAMI-accredited Catholic Montessori adolescent program — four integrated areas (Theology, Integrated Humanities, Integrated Sciences, Mathematics); internships (Houston Methodist, law/design firms), university partnerships (St. Thomas, Texas A&M AgriLife), independent study; graduates build a "body of work" (No AP program; university partnerships and internships serve the advanced-work role.)
  • Incarnate WordNot Published

AP Exams Scored 3+

  • St. Agnes97 (% of AP exams scored 3+)
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • Incarnate WordNot Published

Application Deadline

  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • Incarnate Word2026-12-14 (Earliest deadline of the Houston Catholic schools; supplemental materials Jan 29, 2027)

Dual Credit

  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • Incarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)

Honors Courses

  • St. Agnes12
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • Incarnate WordNot Published

Language Credits Required

  • St. Agnes2
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • Incarnate WordNot Published

Notable Programs

  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • Incarnate WordYoung Leaders Program; 5 endorsements; STEM emphasis

Robotics

  • St. AgnesSpectrum 3847 — 12 consecutive FIRST Championship appearances
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • Incarnate WordNot Published

Test Score Deadline

  • St. Agnes2027-02-01
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • Incarnate WordNot Published

World Languages

  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sSpanish · Latin/French/ASL/Portuguese via independent study & university partnerships
  • Incarnate WordNot Published
Commute from home
St. Agnes Academy
St. Catherine's Montessori
Incarnate Word Academy
Tuition
$28,400

2026-27 rate

$20,560

2026-27 rate · 9th grade; grades 10-12: $20,753

$22,800

2026-27 rate

What's included
Fees listed separately see fees
  • Application fee: $75 ($125 for transfer applicants)
  • Enrollment deposit: $500
  • Tablet PC (technology): $1,725
  • AP test fee: $105 (per AP / Honors-AP class) — optional
  • Senior fee: $350 (seniors only) — optional
  • Athletics fee: $150 (per sport) — optional
Fees listed separately see fees
  • Application fee: $150
  • Tuition deposit: $750
  • New Student Fee: $850
  • Facility fee: $800
  • Program fee: $2,500–$2,750
Fees listed separately see fees
  • Application fee: $75
  • Registration fee: $350
  • Tuition deposit: $500
  • Freshman fee (orientation camp): $350 (freshmen)
  • Senior fee (graduation + retreat): $300 (seniors)
  • Books: —
Sibling discountNot Published10% off for each younger siblingNot Published
Lower school on campusHS only
Yes

14 months–12th (Montessori)

HS only
Open houseNot postedNot postedNov 8, 2026
Required test
ISEE

Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026

None
ISEE

Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027

Application deadlineNot postedJan 15, 2027Dec 14, 2026
Decision dateNot postedMar 5, 2027Mar 5, 2027
Financial aid
Need-based

No merit scholarships

Need-based
Need-based + Merit
AP courses25Not posted18
Enrollment93423248
Student:Teacher9:114.4:18.3:1
Mass
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Thursdays, 9:10 AM

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Sports12 sports6 sports10 sports
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